BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year

Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year sets you up for success. You will study everything from the gene to whole body systems and develop a thorough understanding of processes that underpin the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level this course is for you.

Careers with this subject

Meeting relevant entry requirements at the end of
your foundation year enables you to progress to year one of selected degrees in
the School of Biomedical Sciences.

These courses enable our graduates to follow a
range of scientific careers in industry, research, NHS diagnostics and health
advice. Graduates are also well placed
to utilise their professional and problem solving skills in a range of
non-scientific careers including management, teaching, marketing, sales and
writing amongst others.

Key features

The programme is suitable for
non-standard entrants, including mature returners to study, those without
science qualifications or with science qualifications below the standard
required for entry to Level 4.

It provides a focused learning
experience examining the science and practice relating to biomedical sciences.

You will benefit from a range of
learning styles that will introduce you to the core fields of biomedical sciences. Sessions reflect the diversity
of learning methods employed on destination programmes including lectures, team-based
learning, self-directed study, group work, tutorials, seminars and
practicals.

Provides you with experiential work,
intensive and early assessment, with rapid feedback designed to support
self-awareness and development.

Includes inter-professional study
opportunities to develop understanding of health services and how they
interlink across the NHS.

Provides personal support for
learning through regular meetings with your personal tutor and input from
specialist staff.

Is underpinned by research activity
of staff in the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Course details

Year 1

The foundation course is carefully designed to develop your confidence by
providing you with a blend of subject specific knowledge as well as the
academic and learning skills essential for success. You will take core modules that explore key
aspects of human anatomy, physiology, infection and immunity, genetics,
molecular and cellular biology, interdisciplinary practice and study and
mathematical skills.

Meeting
relevant entry requirements at the end of your foundation year enables you to
progress to selected courses in the School of Biomedical Sciences subject to
academic performance and other relevant entry criteria.

Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff

32 - 48

Suitability interviews, DBS and occupational health
assessments may also need to be undertaken by applicants considering
progression to certain professionally recognised programmes.

Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those
without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an
individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who
can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications
and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills
(i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level)

A level: from a minimum of 2 A levels, including at least one pass in
a science subject. Excluding general studies.

GCSE: mathematics and English language grade C/4.

International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level
science subject. English and mathematics must be included.

Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered.
Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual
consideration.

We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make
offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry
requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English
language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we
will ask for a minimum IELTS score; this will not differ from that required for
any other science degree, and support in scientific English is offered.